Wasting Away

A quick-thinking, brave ally who becomes a catalyst for the group’s resistance. After exposure to XT1258, he drives the team toward a bold plan to expose the truth and attack the headquarters. He sacrifices himself by detonating a grenade, preserving hope for his companions.

Mike’s ally who cares for her family and faces dire choices as the outbreak spirals. Her level-headedness grounds the group in humanity, helping them navigate chaos and make tough survival decisions.

Mike’s ex-girlfriend who grapples with fear and resilience while trying to secure her future in a world gone mad. She contributes to the plan and endures the upheaval alongside the group.

An employee who becomes infected by the serum and struggles with transformation. He is involved in a chaotic incident with Cindy’s parents and remains a pivotal, conflicted participant in the group’s efforts.

A private who survives the outbreak and becomes the group’s leader against a military cover-up. He drives the mission to confront the system and coordinate the plan to spread the infection to the soldiers.

A high-ranking officer who seeks to erase evidence of the outbreak and crush dissent. He embodies oppressive authority and the moral ambiguity within military power.

A scientist whose ambition highlights the ethical risks of unregulated experiments. He becomes a target of the resistance as the truth about XT1258 unfolds.

A rival bowling teammate who embodies the chaos of the outbreak, challenging the protagonists during the pivotal bowling showdown and forcing quick decisions.